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Commununity Notice: Ft. Benning conducting controlled burning April 9

Submitted by Courtney Smith on Tuesday, April 9th, 11:00 am

The Directorate of Public Works is conducting a controlled/prescribed burn in the southern portion of post Tuesday April 9. Winds are favorable from the southeast and smoke is not expected to escape post.

Prescribed burning helps prevent the occurrence of wildfires stemming from military training activities. Firebreaks around impact areas are maintained annually to contain any wildfires that may be triggered by munitions.

Community members may call 706-545-2237, for more information. For after hours, please leave a message.

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Fort Benning conducting controlled burning March 15

Submitted by Courtney Smith on Friday, March 15th, 2:11 pm

The Directorate of Public Works is conducting a controlled/prescribed burn in the central portion of post on Friday March 15. Winds are favorable and smoke is not expected to escape post.

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COMMUNITY NOTICE: Fort Benning conducting controlled burning March 4.

Submitted by Courtney Smith on Monday, March 4th, 12:41 pm

The Directorate of Public Works is conducting a controlled/prescribed burn in the southern portion of post Monday March 4. Winds are favorable and smoke is not expected to escape post.

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Girl Scouts to send cookies to deployed soldiers

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Friday, February 15th, 2013, 12:34pm

Girl Scouts to send cookies to deployed soldiers

COLUMBUS, GA - Imagine being deployed half way around the world as a member of our armed services. Now imagine the pleasure of receiving a taste of home in a box of Girl Scout Cookies. Imagine wide eyes and hungry smiles.

Deployed service members will enjoy their favorite Girl Scout Cookies this spring as a result of Operation Cookies from Home, a program of Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia. The public is invited to purchase boxes or cases of cookies to be shipped to service members as part of the community service component of the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Cookies may be purchased between February 15 and March 10.

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Georgia Military College welcomes new members of honor society

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Monday, January 28th, 2013, 11:08am

Georgia Military College welcomes new members of honor society

COLUMBUS, GA - The Beta Sigma Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, located at GMC Columbus, recently inducted new members.

Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is an exclusive honor, limited only to students with a GPA of at least 3.5. The society exists, “to encourage scholarship, facilitate service opportunities, and provide an intellectual community for its members,” said PTK Faculty Advisor and Humanities Department Chair Erica Stone.

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Holiday greetings from overseas military

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012, 4:06pm

COLUMBUS, GA - This is the time of year to be thankful for what we have and the men who protect us.

Some servicemen took a moment to say hello to friends and family back here in the states.

Thank you for your service!

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Register for a booth at the MWR flea market

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Thursday, March 15th, 2012, 1:54pm

Register for a booth at the MWR flea market

FORT BENNING, GA - MWR is hosting a flea market on York Field from 8 am to 2 pm on May 5.

The event is open to the public.York Field is located on Eckel Avenue on Main Post in front of Building 4. Directions are available online at benningMWR.com.

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